How to Add Watermark to PDF Documents

Purpose of Watermarks

Watermarks serve multiple purposes:

• •Branding: Add company logos
• •Security: Mark documents as confidential
• •Copyright: Protect intellectual property
• •Status: Indicate draft or final versions

Types of Watermarks

Text Watermarks

Simple text like "CONFIDENTIAL", "DRAFT", or your company name.

Image Watermarks

Logos, stamps, or custom graphics.

Diagonal vs Horizontal

Choose placement style based on document type.

Creating Effective Watermarks

Design Tips

• •Keep text concise
• •Use semi-transparent settings
• •Position to not obstruct content
• •Match brand colors

Recommended Settings

• •Opacity: 15-30% for subtlety
• •Size: Large enough to see, not too distracting
• •Position: Center or diagonal across page

Step-by-Step Process

• 1.Upload your PDF
• 2.Choose watermark type (text or image)
• 3.Customize appearance (font, size, opacity)
• 4.Set position (center, corner, diagonal)
• 5.Apply to all pages or select pages
• 6.Download watermarked PDF

Best Practices

• •Test on a single page first
• •Preview before applying to all pages
• •Keep opacity balanced
• •Ensure text remains readable